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NTA subject expert Manisha Mandhare arrested by CBI over alleged NEET 2026 Biology question leak

NTA subject expert Manisha Mandhare arrested by CBI over alleged NEET 2026 Biology question leak

CBI has arrested Pune senior Botany teacher Manisha Gurunath Mandhare in connection with an alleged NEET UG 2026 Biology paper leak. The agency says she was an NTA-appointed subject expert with authorized access to the question paper and shared confidential content with selected candidates. CBI claims she ran special coaching sessions at her residence in April 2026, dictating Biology questions later reported to match the exam held on May 3 before it was cancelled. Searches across six locations and nine arrests are underway.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
Nisus Finance pumps Rs 90 crore into Pune housing project with Rs 370 crore development value

Nisus Finance pumps Rs 90 crore into Pune housing project with Rs 370 crore development value

Nisus Finance Services has invested Rs 90 crore in a residential project being developed by Realnet Ventures, a Paranjape Schemes subsidiary, via its Real Estate Special Opportunities Fund-I. The tower will come up on 1.09 acres in Hinjewadi Phase 1, delivering a total saleable area of 4.02 lakh sq ft. The project’s gross development value is Rs 370 crore and is expected to generate an operating surplus of Rs 143 crore, part of Paranjape’s Blue Ridge township.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026

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Bajaj Group plans 2000 crore healthcare push in Pune and targets expansion to seven cities

Bajaj Group plans 2000 crore healthcare push in Pune and targets expansion to seven cities

Bajaj Group is stepping into healthcare with a planned investment of over Rs 2,000 crore in Pune over the next three years. The group says it will build a comprehensive care model spanning prevention through acute intervention, before scaling it to multiple cities over the next decade, aiming for a broader footprint across India.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
NEET 2026 Paper Leak Woman Detained in Pune Handed to CBI With Two Suspects

NEET 2026 Paper Leak Woman Detained in Pune Handed to CBI With Two Suspects

Maharashtra Police detained two more suspects in the alleged NEET 2026 paper leak case, including a woman from Pune. The woman, identified as Manisha Waghmare, was picked up from Bibvewadi and reportedly works as a beautician. After questioning, the suspects were handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), signalling a widening probe.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 13 May 2026
Bomb scare near Pune hospital sparks panic as police examine CCTV and suspicious object

Bomb scare near Pune hospital sparks panic as police examine CCTV and suspicious object

A bomb-like object found near a prominent hospital in Pune’s Hadapsar area triggered panic among nearby residents. The suspicious item was discovered in a parking area in Kamdhenu Society near Kamdhenu Status. The Bomb Detection Squad has begun investigating, moved the object to a secluded location, and started reviewing hospital CCTV footage to trace how it was placed.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 13 May 2026
NEET paper leak suspect detained in Pune, CBI takes over as exams cancelled

NEET paper leak suspect detained in Pune, CBI takes over as exams cancelled

Pune Police have detained a woman linked to the NEET paper leak and handed her to the CBI for further investigation. The leak forced cancellation of the undergraduate medical entrance exam, leaving over 22 lakh aspirants waiting for a new exam date and counselling schedule. Authorities say the probe will focus on how the paper was compromised.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026

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Training aircraft crashes near Baramati airport Pune district report

Training aircraft crashes near Baramati airport Pune district report

A training aircraft reportedly crashed near Baramati airport in Pune district, according to ANI citing Pune Rural Police. Emergency responders rushed to the location as authorities began investigating the incident. The report has not yet confirmed passenger details, aircraft status, or the cause, but local police have initiated inquiries to determine what led to the crash.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
NEET UG 2026 leak probe points to Pune as origin as NTA cites whistleblower warning

NEET UG 2026 leak probe points to Pune as origin as NTA cites whistleblower warning

The NEET UG 2026 exam was cancelled after a whistleblower tipped off the NTA about leaked “guess papers” before the controversy erupted. The CBI has registered an FIR and is probing whether the leak originated in Pune and spread via WhatsApp and Telegram groups, including a network allegedly dubbed “Private Mafia,” as NTA leadership discussed the prior warning.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 12 May 2026
Nitin Gadkari says social work makes campaigning unnecessary as EV demand surges

Nitin Gadkari says social work makes campaigning unnecessary as EV demand surges

Union minister Nitin Gadkari said his social work reduces the need for election campaigning, speaking at an award ceremony in Pune. He also pointed to rapid growth in India’s electric vehicle market, noting demand is so high that buyers may wait longer for EVs than for conventional cars.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026
Boston Scientific signs 9.5 year Pune lease for 1.3 lakh sq ft office space expansion option

Boston Scientific signs 9.5 year Pune lease for 1.3 lakh sq ft office space expansion option

Boston Scientific has leased more than 1.3 lakh sq ft of office space in Pune’s Wakad for a global capability centre, locking in a nearly 9.5-year term. The arrangement also offers an option for additional expansion, signaling growing investor confidence in Pune’s ability to attract multinationals seeking large campuses and skilled talent.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 8 May 2026

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Upwind Expands in India as Cloud Cyberattacks Surge From Defense and Government

Upwind Expands in India as Cloud Cyberattacks Surge From Defense and Government

US cloud security firm Upwind is ramping up operations across India and Asia-Pacific, betting on a sharp rise in defense and government demand driven by cyber warfare shifting to cloud systems. The company plans local infrastructure and partnerships, and says a new Pune development center will bolster its global engineering capacity as it targets India as a key growth market.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 7 May 2026
Grandfather Arrested in Pune After Attempted Sexual Assault on 9 Year Old Granddaughter

Grandfather Arrested in Pune After Attempted Sexual Assault on 9 Year Old Granddaughter

Pune Police arrested a 50-year-old man in Dattawadi, Parvati, after he allegedly attempted to sexually assault his 9-year-old granddaughter. A case has been registered under the POCSO Act, and investigators are collecting more evidence and details as the probe continues. Police said the incident was stopped in time.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 6 May 2026
Pune child rape case sparks Shakti Act push as MLA cites bail failures

Pune child rape case sparks Shakti Act push as MLA cites bail failures

A four-year-old girl’s rape and murder in Pune has ignited renewed calls for the Shakti Act. NCP-SP MLA Rohit Pawar said the current system is failing, pointing to the accused’s prior arrests and bail. The victim’s father urged politicians to avoid visits until justice is delivered and the accused faces capital punishment.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 3 May 2026
Pune accused rape murder history details show molestation cases stretching to 1998 and POCSO allegations

Pune accused rape murder history details show molestation cases stretching to 1998 and POCSO allegations

In Pune’s case involving the rape and murder of a four-year-old, officials say the 65-year-old accused had a prior criminal history. They point to an alleged molestation case dating to 1998, another accusation of molestation and attempted murder in 2015, and a separate POCSO case involving sexual harassment allegations involving a minor neighbour.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 3 May 2026

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Navale Bridge blockade in Pune snarls highway as villagers demand justice for a child

Navale Bridge blockade in Pune snarls highway as villagers demand justice for a child

A protest by villagers blocked the Navale Bridge in Pune, halting traffic on the Pune-Bengaluru highway for hours and leaving vehicle queues stretching about two kilometres. The action followed outrage over the alleged sexual assault and murder of a 4-year-old. Pune Rural Police arrested the accused and an FIR was filed by the victim’s mother under multiple IPC and POCSO sections.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 2 May 2026
Pune 4 year old murdered after being lured with food by 65 year old attacker

Pune 4 year old murdered after being lured with food by 65 year old attacker

In Pune’s Bhor Taluka, a 65-year-old man allegedly lured a 4-year-old girl with food, sexually assaulted her, and killed her by smashing her head with a rock. The Pune Rural Police arrested the accused, who remains in custody until May 7. Maharashtra’s CM Devendra Fadnavis has urged a fast-track death penalty process.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 2 May 2026
Accenture lands ₹325 crore Pune GCC deal leasing 600000 sq ft in Baner for AI and cloud teams

Accenture lands ₹325 crore Pune GCC deal leasing 600000 sq ft in Baner for AI and cloud teams

Accenture has leased more than 600,000 sq ft at Phoenix Millennium Towers in Baner, Pune, for a new Global Capability Centre on a 15-year deal valued at about ₹325 crore. Operations are expected by June 2026, in two phases. The move signals intensifying GCC competition in India as multinationals scale AI, cloud, and digital transformation hubs across cities.

Summarised by Beize from a story on IndianWeb2 on 2 May 2026
Maharashtra to seek capital punishment in Pune child assault and murder case

Maharashtra to seek capital punishment in Pune child assault and murder case

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the state will seek capital punishment for a 65-year-old accused of sexually assaulting and murdering a three-year-old girl in Pune. He added the case will be heard in a fast-track court, underscoring the government’s demand for the harshest penalty as the investigation and legal proceedings move forward.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 2 May 2026

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Pune Horror Four Year Old Girl Found Dead After Disappearance Man Arrested

Pune Horror Four Year Old Girl Found Dead After Disappearance Man Arrested

A four-year-old girl in Nasrapur village, Bhor taluka of Pune, was reported missing on Friday afternoon. After a search, her body was found in a cattle shed. Police arrested a 65-year-old man from the same village, linking him to the case. Villagers protested outside the police station, demanding swift action and justice.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 2 May 2026
The Executive Centre adds 90000 sq ft of office space across Mumbai and Pune in three new sites

The Executive Centre adds 90000 sq ft of office space across Mumbai and Pune in three new sites

The Executive Centre is expanding its Mumbai and Pune footprint with roughly 90,000 sq ft of Grade A managed workspace across three new locations. The move targets growing corporate demand for flexible office setups that can adapt as businesses evolve—offering serviced, high-quality environments without long-term rigidity.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 30 Apr 2026
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